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Astro, whose real name is Terence Wilson, was one of the founding members of the group and is the third to leave following lead singer Ali Campbell and keyboard player Micky Virtue. He described the feeling of the band after Ali and Micky left as, "like a rudderless ship".

The band had great success in the 80s and 90s but have recently faced financial difficulties.

In a statement Astro said, "After a well-documented turbulent few years I feel that it is time to draw a line in the sand and move on."

"I know it may seem sudden to all who know me but my mind is made up and will not change" Credit: ITV News Central

Music tourism is apparently worth £119 million to the West Midlands economy Credit: Tobias Hase/Press Association Wire

A new report, published today by UK Music and Visit Britain, says the ‘music tourism’ industry was worth an incredible £119 million to the West Midlands economy in 2012, with overseas music tourists contributing £15 million to the total.

Music tourism involves visiting a city or town, to see a festival or other music performances.

The Wish You Were Here_ report also says 50% of West Midlands concert audiences are music tourists – far higher than the national average of 41%.

Figures also show the region welcomed 809,000 music tourists in 2012, of which 24,000 were from abroad.

“Our region has always had a rich music heritage, with the likes of UB40, ELO and Black Sabbath; this report confirms we are not only a great place to enjoy live music, but that new acts such as Laura Mvula and Peace are ensuring the West Midlands is firmly on the UK music map.”